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X-linked Leigh's syndrome.

P J Benke, J C Parker, M L Lubs

    Human Genetics
    |January 1, 1982
    PubMed
    Summary
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    This study suggests Leigh's syndrome, a neurologic disorder, may have an X-linked form. This could explain the higher prevalence in males and varied symptoms observed in affected families.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neurology
    • Genetics
    • Pediatrics

    Background:

    • Leigh's syndrome is a rare, severe neurologic disorder affecting infants and young children.
    • Subacute necrotizing encephalomyelopathy is the neuropathologic hallmark of Leigh's syndrome.
    • The genetic basis of Leigh's syndrome is heterogeneous, with both mitochondrial and nuclear gene mutations identified.

    Observation:

    • Two male half-siblings presented with rapid neurologic decline in early childhood.
    • Autopsy revealed neuropathologic features consistent with subacute necrotizing encephalomyelopathy.
    • The patients lacked metabolic acidosis, a common finding in some forms of Leigh's syndrome.

    Findings:

    • The occurrence in half-siblings with different fathers suggested potential X-linked inheritance.

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  • Literature review indicated an elevated male-to-female ratio (1.83:1) and excess male-male sibling pairs in Leigh's syndrome.
  • These familial and statistical patterns support the hypothesis of an X-linked form of Leigh's syndrome.

    • Implications:

    • An X-linked inheritance pattern could explain the observed sex bias in Leigh's syndrome.
    • This genetic model may also account for the clinical and biochemical variability seen in patients.
    • Further research into X-linked Leigh's syndrome is warranted to understand its specific genetic mechanisms and clinical spectrum.